MileagePlus
No change fees on most fares. Basic Economy cannot be changed.
Travel credit for most fares; refundable fares get cash back
Log in to united.com or the United app
Go to My Trips and select your reservation
Click Change Flight and search for the same route
If the price is lower, complete the change and receive a travel credit for the difference
United issues travel credits that expire 12 months from the original ticket purchase date
MileagePlus award tickets can be canceled and rebooked with no redeposit fee
Polaris business class fares have some of the largest price swings — track them closely
Use Slipfare's email-to-track feature: forward your United confirmation to track@slipfare.com
Learn how to monitor United MileagePlus award availability and rebook when the mileage price drops. Save thousands of miles on Polaris, Economy, and more.
United Polaris business class fares have some of the biggest price swings in the industry. Learn strategies to catch price drops on both cash and award Polaris bookings.
Learn how to save money when flight prices drop after you've already booked. Step-by-step guide for United, American, Delta, and other airlines.
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